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Marrakech or Agadir: where to buy?
For new builds, Agadir is on average about 17% cheaper than Marrakech. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Marrakech | Agadir |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 320,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 280,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 85 m² | 100 m² |
| Most affordable area | M’hamid · Massira · Azli | Tilila · Anza · Tikiouine |
| Most expensive area | Palmeraie | Taghazout Bay · Tamraght |
| Seaside areas | — | 2 |
| Villa areas | 2 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.9% |
| Areas tracked | 6 | 5 |
Indicative 2025-2026 new-build benchmarks tracked by ABRAJ (price per m² by neighbourhood), before purchase costs. ABRAJ publishes no listings: an advisor searches for the matching property.
Our reading by project
Tight budget: Agadir (3 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Marrakech (2 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Agadir (3 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Agadir (2 seaside areas).
Upscale: Marrakech and Agadir are even on this point.
Living in Marrakech
A tourist and residential city: medina, Guéliz, Hivernage, then estates and golf resorts on the outskirts. A large share of second homes and holiday-rental investment.
Think about summer heat (orientation, shaded outdoor space) and distances: the calm of the estates comes with driving time.
Marrakech-Menara airport with many European routes, motorways to Casablanca and Agadir.
Living in Agadir
A bay, a mild climate all year and a relaxed pace. A residential and seaside market (Founty, Taghazout Bay), with lower entry prices than the big cities.
You can walk to the beach from Founty and the centre. For a main home, look at neighbourhood life out of season.
Al Massira airport, motorway to Marrakech, expressway to Taghazout.
Investing in Marrakech
Lively but demanding holiday-rental market (management, rules on furnished tourist rentals). Budget for pool and garden upkeep with villas.
Investing in Agadir
Steady holiday rentals (Moroccan and European tourism). Prefer well-managed residences close to the beach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Marrakech or Agadir?
For new builds, Marrakech: 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Agadir: 7,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Agadir is about 17% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Marrakech and in Agadir?
About MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Marrakech and MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Agadir, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Marrakech or Agadir?
About 85 m² in Marrakech and 100 m² in Agadir, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20